(4) K-3 This picture-book account of activist Julia Butterfly Hill's bid to save an ancient redwood by living in it communicates the importance of environmentalism and activism but undercuts its celebration of Hill's work with an aged-down visual depiction and a narrative that suggests serendipity ("Suddenly, an idea sprouted...") over calculated planning. Whorled, verdant illustrations play with perspective to convey the tree's majesty. Author's note appended.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(4) 4-6 Young Heroes series. This series highlights teenagers (now young adults) who have made a difference, either by starting their own charitable organizations (Shuyler and Dalio) or by supporting a cause (Hill and Kachepa). The books explore such topics as childhood influences and steps toward activism. The writing is choppy, but readers may be inspired by the stories. Photographs break up the dense pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Young Heroes titles: Ashley Shuyler, Julia Butterfly Hill, Given Kachepa, and Matt Dalio.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby